Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer Instagram – No war or natural disaster or personal setback has ever shaken my faith that the arc of history bends toward justice and enlightenment. Until now. Lately I’ve been wondering if the collapse of civilization is imminent. As I write this, the temperature is 97 degrees outside, smoke from a nearby wildfire is so thick it blocks the sun, and ashes from the burning forest float down like malevolent snowflakes. Day after day brings more news of contemptible politicians and enraged mobs, crushing poverty and failed leadership, record unemployment and environmental catastrophe. Pessimism drifts in the air with the coronavirus, infecting multitudes. Repairing the damage of the last 4 years and getting things moving in the right direction again could require a long, excruciating collective struggle—a Gandhi-like effort that extends well beyond Inauguration Day 2021. I believe the best way to endure such a struggle is to embrace the misery—like Mark Twight is doing in this photo. Hit the link in my profile for a review of my latest book, which includes an essay titled “Embrace the Misery.” | Posted on 07/Sep/2020 18:40:58